There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Merrion Square by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Carlow to Merrion Square by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Merrion Square is to train which costs €9 - €14 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Merrion Square is to drive which takes 59 min and costs €14 - €21.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Carlow Bus Station station and arriving at Eden Quay. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Merrion Square. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Abbey Street via Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
The distance between Carlow and Merrion Square is 92 km. The road distance is 84.6 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Merrion Square without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs €9 - €14.
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Carlow to Merrion Square, including transfers.
Carlow to Merrion Square bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Station.
Carlow to Merrion Square train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Merrion Square is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs €9 - €14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €22 and takes 1h 25m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Merrion Square, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston every 3 hours. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Carlow Bus Station to Eden Quay every 2 hours. Tickets cost €10–14 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Two other operators also service this route.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Station to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Station to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Station to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- €120–160
Erin Cabs
- Phone
- +353 59 913 5100
- Website
- erincabs.ie
Carlow Cab Service
- Phone
- +353 59 914 0000
- Website
- carlowcabs.com
Bridge Cabs Carlow
- Phone
- +353 59 917 0777
- Website
- bridgecabscarlow.ie
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Merrion Square bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Carlow to Merrion Square train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Merrion Square is 85 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Carlow to Merrion Square.
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